Lagos Fashion Week Day Two: Insights, Industry, and Runway Highlights
Day 2 of the 2026 Lagos Fashion Week opened with a fireside conversation between Omoyemi Akerele, Founder of Lagos Fashion Week and Style House Files, and Imran Amed, Founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion.
The conversation explored curiosity as an essential tool for navigating change.
Reflecting on his transition from management consulting to fashion and the founding of The Business of Fashion, Amed spoke about how remaining open to new ideas and perspectives shaped his journey.
Wearable Confidence: The Intersection of Skincare, Body Care and Personal Style
Sponsored by NIVEA and moderated by Nnenna Onoh, Brand Manager at Beiersdorf, the session brought together Kie Kie, Akin Faminu and Stan Nze to explore the relationship between personal care, style and confidence.
The conversation examined how self-care, grooming and personal style inform individual expressions of confidence.
Speakers also challenged the perception that skincare and personal care are exclusively feminine concerns, making the case for a more inclusive approach to everyday care.
Manifesto – The Culture of More: Breaking Up with Overconsumption
Moderated by Tobi Idowu, the session brought together Oluwadunsin Bolaji of Dunsin Crafts and SachetBank Africa, Tunde Shoremekun of E.S.O by Liman, David Kusi Boye-Doe of BoyeDoe, and Abimbola Ogundairo, Senior Consultant at Africa Practice.
The discussion examined the culture of constant newness and its implications for clothing value.
Speakers challenged the framing of overconsumption as primarily an African problem, pointing to overproduction and the influx of inexpensive imported clothing as part of a wider global issue.
From Craft to Commerce: Protecting and Commercialising IP in Circular Fashion
Moderated by Busola Bakinson, Managing Counsel at Olaniwun Ajayi LP, the session featured Toyosi Alabi, Partner at Olaniwun Ajayi LP; Adekunle Adeniyi, Executive Director of Investments at MBO Capital; Ugo Monye, Founder and Creative Director of Ugo Monye; and Nkwo Onwuka, Founder and Creative Director of NKWO.
The conversation addressed the infrastructure constraints affecting fashion production, from unreliable power and limited manufacturing capacity to workforce development.
Speakers also examined the challenges of protecting African design rights, highlighting the need for stronger intellectual property systems and clear contractual agreements that secure ownership for designers and their businesses.
From Creativity to Commerce: Building Fashion Businesses That Last
Hosted by the Italian Institute of Fashion Management (IIFM), the final Fashion Business Series for the day was moderated by Doyin Adelabu with panellists Nicola Guerini, Director General of IIFM, Dr. Belinda Nwosu of Lagos Business School, and Omolade Oshinubi of Fashion Systems Architect examined what it takes to turn creative talent into sustainable businesses.
The session examined what it takes to build fashion businesses that can outlast their founders.
The discussion focused on the need for adaptable business models, formal management structures, and leadership succession, as well as the importance of separating the creative vision of a brand from its day-to-day business operations.
On the Runway: African Designers Rework the Language of Craft
Kilentar opened with off-site presentations with plaid dresses and swimwear, revisiting signature pieces from previous seasons.
Fringing remained a defining feature, bringing movement to the collection.
